Tuesday, December 7, 2010

As declared by the Texas Legislature, Lockhart is the Barbecue Capital of Texas. But which of the the town's 4 BBQ joints is the Capital of the Capital? Black's, Chisholm Trail, Kreuz, or Smitty's - which is your favorite (and why)?

I live in Lockhart so I've been to them all. They all have their strong points and I don't dislike any of them. Time and time again, though, I find myself always going back to Smitty's. Any time of the day, the brisket is perfect, pork chops are perfect as is the sausage. In my opinion the only thing on Smitty's menu that is just okay are the spare ribs. Luling City Market has the best ribs in the area hands down.

If you had asked me before the summer, I would say Smittys. Though during the summer I made 3 trips to Lockhart and tried them all each time (minus Chisholm and the place by the gas station, only did those 1 time each). Blacks has really surprised me with how good and consistent they have been each time. Smittys still wins ribs. Kreuz wins sausage. Overall, I give the slight nod to Blacks for now.